Quote by David Frum

So if I have two pieces of cake, do I have twice as good an experience as the first piece of cake? One of the things I've found in life is that the first piece of cake is the best.

So if I have two pieces of cake, do I have twice as good an

Summary

This quote suggests that the first experience of something, in this case eating cake, tends to be the most enjoyable. It implies that subsequent experiences may not bring the same level of satisfaction or fulfillment as the initial one. The quote highlights the diminishing returns nature of certain experiences, implying that quantity does not necessarily equate to a better or enhanced experience.

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